Water Wise Community

The Township of Langley has invested in a Water Resources Management Strategy to balance our present and future water needs and to enhance the quantity and quality of surface water and groundwater.

Three main goals of the Water Resources Management Strategy are to:

  1. Provide a clean and sustainable supply of groundwater and surface water for residential, agricultural, and industrial use.
  2. Conserve and enhance water quality and quantity for aquatic habitat and recreational use.
  3. Minimize flooding and erosion.

The Water Wise program is a Township initiative to inform residents about the importance of local groundwater resources and provide practical information, tools, and incentives to protect our drinking water supply.

Water Wise Information

The majority of us take an abundant supply of good, fresh water for granted. However, times are changing and more communities are facing water shortages. Water conservation is everybody's responsibility, and most of us can significantly reduce our household water consumption if we change some of our habits. Understanding where and how much water we use is the first step in beginning to conserve one of our most precious resources.

A primary component of Water Wise is a Public Outreach and Education program, which is delivered jointly by the Township of Langley and Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS). On an annual basis, door to door visits are conducted by the outreach team in different Township communities and neighbourhoods. With their strong community experience, LEPS trains and coordinates the outreach team. Team members are easily identified, wearing program t-shirts and carrying identification at all times. 

Water Wise 2011, Murrayville

Last year’s program is complete, and a summary of achievement is being prepared.

Water Wise 2012

Planning for 2012 is underway, stay tuned!

Water Wise Tools

Rain Barrels

Cost: $35 - Limit 1 per household.

The Township offers residents a 190 litre (50 gallon) water saver rain barrel. This high quality container is a great way to reduce summer demand on your water system while providing non-chlorinated water for your garden.

Garden Watersaver

Cost: $15 - Limit 1 per household.

This rainwater collection system automatically diverts water from the downspout to your rain barrel. Water will be diverted back into the drain when the barrel is filled.

Indoor Water-Saving Kit

Cost: $10 - Limit 2 per household.

  • 1 water-efficient showerhead (2.0 GPM)
  • 1 dual setting kitchen faucet aerator (1.5 GPM)
  • 2 dual-thread faucet sink aerators (1.5 GPM)
  • 2 toilet tank banks (for older toilets)
  • 1 package of dye tablets to detect toilet leaks
  • 1 small roll Teflon tape

Outdoor Water-Saving Kit

Cost: $15 - Limit 1 per household.

  • 1 trigger-release spray nozzle
  • 1 hose timer
  • 1 rain gauge
  • 1 hose repair set
  • 12 replacement washers

Water Wise Incentives

Toilet Rebate Program

The Township of Langley offers a rebate when residents replace their old inefficient toilet with a new model that flushes 4.8 litres or less or has a dual flush option.

Click here for more information on this and other incentives offered by the Township of Langley.

More Information
Engineering Division
604.532.7300
enginfo@tol.ca